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The Grand Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Whanganui with free parking

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Family Double or Twin Room
Reception
Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
St Hill St, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui, 5001
  • Ward Observatory
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Queens Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Whanganui Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Whanganui (WAG)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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The price is NZ$223
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About the area

Whanganui

The Grand Hotel places you steps from Ward Observatory and within a short 5-minute stroll of Queens Park. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This hotel has luggage storage and a banquet hall. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Whanganui hotel include Whanganui Museum and Watt Fountain.

What's nearby

  • Whanganui Museum - 6 min walk
  • Sarjeant Gallery - 7 min walk
  • Durie Hill Elevator - 12 min walk
  • Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum - 13 min walk
  • Virginia Lake - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Whanganui (WAG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thai House Express 2 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Canteen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Big Orange/Ceramic Lounge - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Grand Hotel

Hotel in Whanganui with free parking
Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Whanganui hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Grand Hotel offers 28 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Grand Hotel Hotel
The Grand Hotel Whanganui
The Grand Hotel Hotel Whanganui

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Grand Hotel?

The Grand Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grand Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from NZ$117.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Grand Hotel?

Yep, The Grand Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Grand Hotel?

The closest beach to The Grand Hotel is South Beach (4.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grand Hotel?

No, The Grand Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grand Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Grand Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Grand Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 29 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonable for a cheap place to stay. The tv channels need setting up annoying having to go through apps
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room couldve have done with a proper clean, not enough towels, no sowermat? Had to request one. No airconditioning. No bathroom fan. Lacked a lot of basics
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Toya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Convenient to nearby facility. Noise was easily heard from guest next-door. One was opening or closing doors & windows loudly 10pm/ 6am radio or tv bleering loudly. Wifi was given but had no connections.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic and clean. Dated and needs some cosmetic maintenance but all you need and good value
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ken

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Paint peeling in bathroom, large amounts. No body wash in shower. No air conditioning. Batteries flat in Tv remote. No Breakfast available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lacey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic clean rooms with efficient and kind staff. Fixtures and rooms are dated and basic, but clean and have what you need. Safe area with security company and council buildings next door. Super easy parking. Perfect place to rest your head for the night between adventures.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a good room close to everything, can’t complain about anything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
A very dated Hotel. This may be a part of the character however is very "tired".
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its rundown and filthy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holes in the ceiling, filthy carpet, dirty red shag-pile carpet on the walls of the lift, no light shade, not enough powerpoints, broken chairs on the balcony", however sheets and towels were clean and the water was hot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024